Performance indicators for the Waukee short-term rental market based on reliable data.
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STRs are explicitly permitted citywide and must be treated as residential under state law, preventing STR‑specific caps or licensing; compliance hinges on a standard, low‑cost rental inspection certificate ($65) and safety checks, with clear, enforceable penalties but no burdensome limits.
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STR specialist · Waukee, IA
Waukee is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 23,940 at the time of the 2020 U.S. Census. It is part of the Des Moines – West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2017, Apple Inc. chose Waukee as the location of a massive $1.38 billion data center campus.
